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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,639.52, 45,021.09 and 25,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,639.52, 45,021.09 and 25,553.64 is: 35,247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,639.52 : 45,021.09 = 25,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,639.52/45,021.09 = 25,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,639.52x = 45,021.09 × 25,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,639.52x = 1,150,452,726.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,452,726.27/32,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,247.23

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